Westminster Inc. Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys recall: Fire
Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire
Why was Westminster Inc. Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys recalled?
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter's body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop playing with the recalled helicopters and contact Westminster Inc. for a refund. Retailers will not accept returns or provide a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Westminster Inc. at (800) 618-0023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET Friday; visit the company's Web site at www.thunderwolfhelicopter.com; or send an e-mail to [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Thunder Wolf Remote Controlled Indoor Helicopters
- Company
- Westminster Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 102,000
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2007 for about $20.
- Recall date
- June 26, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Westminster Inc. has received seven reports of overheating and/or melting of the helicopter, including one report of flames and two reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The "Thunder Wolf" remote-controlled indoor helicopter is made of foam and plastic, and measures about 7 inches by 3 inches. "TW0996" is printed on the tail of the helicopter and was sold in multiple accent colors. The helicopter comes with a controller and a separate charger. Only helicopters that do not have "Made in China" stamped on the underside of the helicopter are subject to the recall.